After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Salado, Giddings was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Rockdale Tigers by a score of 44-36. For the Buffaloes, this counts as revenge for the 26-21 win the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Kyle Montgomery and Corbin Medack. Montgomery rushed for 157 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry while Medack rushed for 122 yards and two TDs. That's the most rushing touchdowns Medack has posted since back in September of 2024.
Giddings was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 319 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rockdale only rushed for 113.
Buffaloes
| Tristen Thiele | 1 |
| Ramzi Awad | 1 |
| Peyton Grimm | 1 |
Giddings didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Tristen Thiele, Ramzi Awad, and Peyton Grimm picked up one apiece.
Despite the loss, Rockdale had strong showings from Deandre Stephens, who gained 124 total yards and two touchdowns, and Greyson Williams, who threw for 292 yards and three TDs. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 52 yards.
Giddings' victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Rockdale, this is the second loss in a row for them and also nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Giddings wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 49-7 defeat against El Campo on the 26th. As for Rockdale, they have also already played their next contest, a 54-35 win against Groesbeck on the 26th.
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